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    Games/OS on external hard drive

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by kyle7119, Nov 18, 2009.

  1. kyle7119

    kyle7119 Newbie

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    I would like to use an external hard drive to install windows 7 or vista on. Then, I could use this to plug into my dad's computer, boot my own OS, and run all my software/games/etc. If I used a usb 2.0 port, would this noticeable affect performance, especially when I am running games? If usb 2.0 is a bad option, would a SATA port work better.
     
    kyle7119, Nov 18, 2009
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  2. TabbedOut

    TabbedOut Notebook Evangelist

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    Yes, you would take a pretty big hit on performance if you did it on USB. The SATA option would be better.
     
    TabbedOut, Nov 18, 2009
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    crazycanuk Notebook Virtuoso

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    and make sure that all computers you use have a boot from external drive in the bios ... some still dont
     
    crazycanuk, Nov 18, 2009
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    sean473 Notebook Prophet

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    You need to look for an e-SATA connector on your hard drive and your laptop also should have an e-SATA port otherwise i do believe your gonna need an e-SATA expresscard ...
     
    sean473, Nov 19, 2009
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